First published 1996
Tony Bennett opens his artistic world beyond the microphone in this visual memoir. The celebrated crooner presents his drawings, watercolors, and paintings while reflecting on the experiences that shaped both his music and his art. Bennett discusses his performing career, from nightclub stages to concert halls, and how these venues influenced his creative vision. He shares observations about his travels around the world, revealing how different cities and cultures appear in his artwork. The singer explores the connection between his two artistic passions, explaining how music and painting inform each other in his creative process. Bennett offers personal insights about balancing a demanding performance schedule with quiet hours at the easel. This collection reveals an artist who finds expression through multiple mediums, showing readers how creativity flows between different forms of artistic work.
Genres: biography, art, autobiography, music
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: memoir
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
151 pages · Hardcover · Rizzoli